HOSPICE LIAISON

About the role

Perform health care institution and physician office hospice education activities. Coordinate patient services. Coordinate community hospice education activities. Coordinate with health care institution and physician education activities. Interact with clinical leadership.

Requirements

• Requires a bachelor’s degree or RN, MSW.
• Prefer two years’ experience working with home health/hospice, hospitals, physicians, HMO’s, outpatient services or social services concerning public relations or office procedures.
• Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid hospice regulations preferred.
• If licensed, successful completion from an approved school of nursing or college education.
• Ability to coordinate the transfer of patients to hospice services, resulting in uninterrupted continued medical care.
• Must possess a strong knowledge of hospice services, comprehension of federal, state and ACHC guidelines.
• Effective communication skills (oral and written).
• Strong interpersonal and telephone skills.
• Ability to travel as necessary.